Nirvana

Amazing!

It has... the surface will require very little after-work prior painting.

But 16 days of effective printing that's a long time. However, I have seen even longer printing time, towards 80 hours.

Hull section still under print, time remaining is 22 hours.

Steve, you are so right about this overlooked protection.
But I think for our hobby that is an "over-kill".
I am using a N95 surgical respirator mask here in the USA for protection of particles and dust.

For painting with non-acrylic paint I do see a use for such. But that doesn't happen anymore.

@ChrisLBren, Hi and I see you have done your homework.
However, if you look at this link you will find a Rikon 1/2Hp for the same price as Jet.
I tried out the Rikon 1/2 hp at a Woodcraft store and was impressed by it, even though I didn't buy it.
 

The transport ship Montevideo Maru from WW II has been found by Australian maritime archeologist. 

This is the biggest Australian loss of POW and civilians. All together she carried 850 soldiers and 210 civilians.

She was sunk by torpedoes from US submarine that had been following her.

Montevideo Maru was on her way from Papa New Guinea. She resting at 4000 meters depth.

Photo: Silentworld Foundation / AFP

This will her resting place.

A delayed birthday gift to the love of my life.
Her birthday was in February.
This is a non-glue kit from Ugear and it's the second I built.
I truly enjoy the snap together. 
The unit got a coat of Wipe-on-poly.

Phil, I have just read through your five-page posting. And I certainly learned a lot. And I am going to use the idea going from a square to create my mast.
The old dowels are not straight anyway.
Many thanks for the tips and ideas of yours as I will use them when going back to my 40 year old Constructo 1851 America (which is still not done)🤔.
 

A late reply to this topic, but I have found Vallejo carrying all sorts of various "metal" paint. Got myself a "exhaust manifold" paint from them recently. A quick search didn't yield in any galvanised steel paint.

Chuck, you do deserve to catch with life and health. Your Admiral (Wife/Lady) is a wise one.

I do enjoying making my own rope using your tool. This way I can experiment and make more when needed at the moment.

Blocks is another story, that is what I will be back for later on.

The longboat is really fun to build. Enjoy your time with her.

On 4/5/2023 at 2:49 PM, Gregory said:

In addition to boiling water you might add somethin like this to your tool chest.

 

Mini Heat Gun

 

Use with care.  It gets very hot.  will melt some plastics and will char wood.

I have a similar unit putting out 1500 watts. And yes it will melt plastic, char wood if not being careful. Make metal extremely hot to touch afterwards after heating, learned by lesson!

Just an hour and half drive down the I-5 a warm welcome to MSW!

Henke, that is just stunning.

Very nicely!

22 hours ago, Amirul said:

hey, is this project still on going ?

The project was finished some years ago and delivered to a Maritime school in Astoria. I was part of this project.

The replica Gerda af Gevle is currently owned by a Finnish company.

Happy Birthday - Grattis på din speciella dag! Your progress is outstanding and beautiful. What made you to choose birch?

Here is the link

James, that is very nice job you got done there.

My best and Happiest Holiday wishes to you and wife.

I have been dry heating my planks, with an heat gun. Don't put your fingers in front of the nozzle!

On 11/13/2022 at 1:45 PM, DBorgens said:

When I eventually finish Pegasus, I plan to build Speedwell. Your kit will be perfect as I don’t have the machine tools.

 

Dave B

I can see you building Speedwell. A suitable ship for you.

My warmest greetings to you on your special day!

During the last hour online, I have found out that several of my accounts (passwords) has been compromised.
This doesn't only include my account at MSW but many others as well.

Please don't reply to Any new "FRIEND REQUEST" or weird answers!

I did use West System epoxy.

And I very certain that's not the problem.

The hull doesn't show any cracks.

Am more convinced that is where hatches are and the vaselin in the rudder stock was old and not holding water out.